Electrical Safety; Important Charging Notes - Black and Decker BDCDB18 Manual Del Usuario

The appliance/tool/battery must be
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placed in a well ventilated area when
charging.

Electrical safety

Your charger has been designed for a
specific voltage. Always check that the
mains voltage corresponds to the volt-
age on the rating plate. Never attempt
to replace the charger unit with a regular
mains plug.
Symbols on the charger
Read all of this manual carefully
before using the appliance.
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This tool is double insulated;
therefore no earth wire is
required. Always check that the
power supply corresponds to
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the voltage on the rating plate.
The charging base is intended
for indoor use only.
Features
This tool includes some or all of the following features.
1. On/off switch (press and hold)
2. Bowl release button
3. Dust bowl
4. Filter
5. Battery (Sold Seoerately)
6. Battery release button
7. Crevice tool
8. Brush tool
Use
Charging the battery (Fig. A)
The standard charger provided will charge a fully depleted
battery in about 4 hours
Plug the charger into an appropriate outlet before
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inserting the battery pack.
Insert the battery pack into the charger as shown in
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figure B.
The green LED will flash indicating that the battery
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is being charged.
(Original instructions)
The completion of charge is indicated by the green
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LED remaining on continuously. The pack is fully
charged and may be used at this time or left on the
charger.
Note: Recharge discharged batteries as soon as possible
after use or battery life may be greatly diminished.
Note: The charger and battery pack can be left connected
with the green LED glowing indefinitely. The charger will keep
the battery pack fresh and fully charged.

Important charging notes

Longest life and best performance can be obtained if
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the battery pack is charged when the air temperature is
between 18°- 24°C. DO NOT charge the battery pack in
an air temperature below +4.5°C, or above +40.5°C.
This is important and will prevent serious damage to the
battery pack
The charger and battery pack may become warm to touch
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while charging. This is a normal condition, and does not
indicate a problem. To facilitate the cooling of the battery
pack after use, avoid placing the charger or battery pack
in a warm environment such as in a metal shed, or an
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uninsulated trailer
If the battery pack does not charge properly:
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Check current at receptacle by plugging in a lamp or
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other appliance.
Check to see if receptacle is connected to a light switch
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which turns power off when you turn out the lights.
Move charger and battery pack to a location where the
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surrounding air temperature is approximately 18°- 24°C
If charging problems persist, take the tool, battery pack.
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and charger to your local service centre.
The battery pack should be recharged when it fails to
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produce sufficient power on jobs which were easily done
previously. DO NOT CONTINUE to use under these
conditions. Follow the charging procedure. You may also
charge a partially used pack whenever you desire with no
adverse affect on the battery pack.
Foreign materials of a conductive nature such as, but not
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limited to, steel wool, aluminium foil, or any buildup of
metallic particles should be kept away from charger
cavities. Always unplug the charger from the power supply
when there is no battery pack in the cavity. Unplug charger
before attempting to clean.
Do not freeze or immerse charger in water or any other
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liquid.
Warning! Do not allow any liquid to get inside charger. Never
attempt to open the battery pack for any reason. If the plastic
housing of the battery pack breaks or cracks, return to a
service centre for recycling.
ENGLISH
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